Posts with the tag 'drama'
COME UNDONE- 2010. Synopsis by Netflix. “Successful in her stable job and comfortable relationship with her boyfriend, Alessio (Giuseppe Battiston), Anna (Alba Rohrwacher) lives a peaceful and balanced life — until an office flirtation with a married man (Pierfrancesco Favino) turns into a wildly passionate affair. As she begins to want more from her lover than weekly trysts, Anna’s clingy attitude threatens to shake everything up in this thoughtful drama from filmmaker Silvio Soldini.”
4/11- I found the movie interesting and for sure sad as well. Worth a look. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Tags: drama, Foreign
April 15th, 2011
THE YEAR MY VOICE BROKE- 1988. Danny (Noah Taylor) and Freya (Loene Carmen) are allies and confidantes, until the relentless tides of adolescence change them both forever. The hidden sins of a small town’s older generation are re-enacted as Danny falls hopelessly in love with his best friend. But Freya’s attraction to a troubled older boy, Trevor (Ben Mendelsohn), tears Danny apart. John Duigan directs this touching coming-of-age story set in the 1960s.”
4/11- A very good Australian coming-of-age drama despite missing some of the dialogue. Recommended. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Tags: drama, Foreign
April 14th, 2011
VIVA LALDJERIE (VIVA ALGERIA)- 2004. Synopsis by Netflix. “Three urban Algerian women face an uncertain future in this drama set during times of increasing fundamentalism. Twenty-something Goucem (Lubna Azabal), her traditional mother, Papicha (Biyouna), and prostitute Fifi (Nadia Kaci) must steer clear of the local terrorists yet still make enough money to survive. Liberated Goucem refuses to give up her freedom by continuing to work and hitting the nightclubs, while her mom longs for happier times.” Fairly good reviews and in 4/11 this movie becomes more interesting. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Foreign
April 12th, 2011
7 DAYS IN SLOW MOTION- 2009. Synopsis by Netflix. “When young Ravi (Teja) comes into possession of a state-of-the-art camera, it seems his dreams of being a filmmaker will come true, but there’s a catch — he has just seven days to finish his movie and return the camera. This portrait of middle-class life examines the archaic and contemporary aspects of Indian society that pull at Ravi and his domineering mother (Rajeshwari Sachdev). Will Ravi defy his expected path and choose to pursue his dream?” Two reviews, one fair and the other very good. TRDB.
Tags: drama
April 10th, 2011
PROM- 2011. Synopsis by IMDB. “A group of teenagers get ready for their high school prom.” Weak review in NY Times on 4/29/11. TRDB.
Tags: drama
April 10th, 2011
THAT’S WHAT I AM- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “A 12-year-old boy is convinced he’s been pushed toward social suicide when his teacher pairs him up for a project with the school’s biggest reject. But the boys form an unexpected bond when bullies turn their attention to an unlikely target.” Fair review in NY Times on 4/29/11. TRDB.
6/1/11- A delightful coming of age drama about tolerance with a great Ed Harris. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: drama
April 10th, 2011
LEBANON, PA- 2010. Synopsis by Netflix. “Urbane Philadelphia ad man Will (Josh Hopkins) heads to small-town Lebanon for his father’s funeral, and the road leads not only to closure but to a revelation when the 35-year-old meets his precocious teenage cousin, CJ (Rachel Kitson), and her winsome teacher, Vicki (Samantha Mathis). As his friendship with CJ deepens and his warmth for the married Vicki grows, Will comes to realize that life can’t always be summed up in a catchphrase.” Excellent reviews. TRDB.
7/8/11- Good acting and a fairly interesting story make this one OK but not great. It feels a bit like an extended TV series. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: drama
April 10th, 2011
THE FIRST BEAUTIFUL THING- 2010. Synopsis by Netflix. “Featuring superb cinematography, Italian director Paolo Virzi’s ambitious tale stars Valerio Mastandrea as Bruno Michelucci, an embittered teacher who grudgingly returns to his parochial hometown to see his estranged, terminally ill mother (Stefania Sandrelli). But what was intended to be a brief visit to say farewell instead becomes an opportunity for Bruno to come to terms with the turbulent past — and his wayward parent.” Very good early reviews. TRDB.
7/18/12- A bit formulaic but an interesting and creative story about family and reconciliation. The part of the mother was great. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: drama, Foreign
April 10th, 2011
NAOMI- 2010. An Israeli movie featuring veteran actors Yassi Pollak and Orna Porat. About a beautiful 28yr. old woman (Naomi) married to a much older man who is consumed with obsessive desire for her.
4/11- A very interesting character study with building suspense and I enjoyed the movie very much. TRDB. Seen at the Westchester Jewish Film Festival.
Tags: drama, Foreign
April 10th, 2011
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this captivating Depression-era melodrama, impetuous veterinary student Jacob Jankowski (Robert Pattinson) joins a celebrated circus as an animal caretaker but faces a wrenching dilemma when he’s transfixed by angelic married performer Marlena (Reese Witherspoon). An affinity for elephants brings together the young pair, but the warmth between them sends Marlena’s cruel husband, animal trainer August (Christoph Waltz), into a frightening fury.” Mediocre professional reviews but good audience reactions. TRDB.
4/11- A soap opera type movie with a weak screenplay that was a disappointment for me. TRDB. At the Theater.
Tags: drama, Romance
April 9th, 2011
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